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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 07:04 AM
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Ways to make interior look less cheap?

So I love the '05-09 exterior styling, but I hate the sea of cheap plastic everywhere inside. What are some things you guys have done to make the interior a nicer place to be?
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Old Dec 29, 2012 | 07:26 AM
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You could start with some of Amustangrocks leather products including console lid, e-brake boot and shifter boot. I have all 3 in my car and the quality/price is great.

Lots of options for your dash including custom paint/carbon fiber overlay or an OEM change to something like the Bullitt dash. Other items include billet switch plates, *****, buttons, etc from SHR and hydrocoating on the console and radio trim.

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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 03:25 PM
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Hi Mark, dont know if this fits your taste but i will use this as inspiration to go with mine.

Leatherwork, boss steering wheel and some boss seats and should be fine!

Check the style:

http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/12/26/s...allery=6207#tp

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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 07:12 PM
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install one of these.. dont go cheap either!

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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Flagstang
install one of these.. dont go cheap either!
I've been working on that mod for years. Any tips? My car seems to only draw the attention of teenagers and middle aged men.
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 09:45 AM
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I've been working on that mod for years. Any tips? My car seems to only draw the attention of teenagers and middle aged men.
Its the most expensive mod of them all.
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 01:47 PM
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Its the most expensive mod of them all.
its the mod that keeps on giving
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 02:08 PM
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its the mod that keeps on giving
Until the money runs out. Then she gives it to another guy.
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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Until the money runs out. Then she gives it to another guy.
Oh but what a ride it would be for a while
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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Oh but what a ride it would be for a while
Hell yeah ill rent that for a while.
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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Hell yeah ill rent that for a while.
you dont want a rental! people do awful things to rentals they would never do to one they own.
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 02:18 PM
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you dont want a rental! people do awful things to rentals they would never do to one they own.
That's exactly why I want a rental.
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 02:01 PM
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try some welting on the door panels, got mine from Mr Mikes, inexpensive little detail but really stands out on my black interior. i used a light gray to accent the door panels. there are how to do installations on mustang forums, don't remember where i saw and got info
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by white08gt
try some welting on the door panels, got mine from Mr Mikes, inexpensive little detail but really stands out on my black interior. i used a light gray to accent the door panels. there are how to do installations on mustang forums, don't remember where i saw and got info
Do you have any pics of what you're talking about?
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 05:30 PM
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 06:58 PM
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Wow that vilner interior is amazing
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 11:42 AM
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 11:48 AM
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maybe Alcantara Headliner / sun visors, GT logo on the headrests
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Samolet
maybe Alcantara Headliner / sun visors, GT logo on the headrests
Wow that headliner is sweet!

However, I think probably the best way to make the interior look "less cheap" would be to have parts of the dash/center console/door panels wrapped in a soft touch leather or vinyl with a little padding underneath by an upholstery shop.

But that's probably not cheap. haha
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Samolet
maybe Alcantara Headliner / sun visors
Oooh, perty, where'd ya find that?
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